Strong winds remained a serious hazard on Tuesday, particularly across south-western Scotland, England and Wales, as Storm Chandra continued to sweep through the region.
Weather conditions remained volatile, with powerful gusts affecting wide areas of the UK. The south-west of Scotland, along with parts of England and Wales, continued to face hazardous winds, prompting warnings over travel and safety.
Storm Chandra is the third major storm to strike the UK this January, arriving soon after Ingrid and Goretti.
Power outages and school closures
Northern Ireland was among the worst affected areas. More than 10,000 properties were left without electricity, while over 300 schools were forced to close on Tuesday due to dangerous conditions.
Peak wind gusts reached 80mph at Orlock Head on the Ards Peninsula, highlighting the severity of the storm.
Flights and ferry services disrupted
Severe weather caused widespread travel disruption. Several domestic flights to and from Belfast Airport were cancelled.
Scottish regional airline Loganair cancelled at least 12 flights on Tuesday. Ferry services between Belfast and Liverpool were also cancelled, while multiple scheduled sailings from Belfast and Larne faced disruptions.
The impact of Storm Chandra was also felt beyond the UK. In the Republic of Ireland, the Electricity Supply Board reported that around 20,000 homes, farms and businesses were without power as strong winds damaged infrastructure.
One of January’s most disruptive storms
Storm Chandra follows closely on the heels of Ingrid and Goretti. Goretti was described by the Met Office as one of the most impactful storms to hit Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the past 30 to 35 years.
With three major storms in a single month, January has emerged as one of the most turbulent periods for winter weather in recent years.
